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Testing & Analytical Services
Textile & Apparel Testing
BEMCON coordinates testing of fabrics, garments, uniforms, upholstery and household textiles. Services assess composition, durability and performance during use or laundering to support sourcing decisions, material declarations and quality improvement.
8 specialist capabilitiesSpecialist partner laboratoriesDefined success criteria
Textile & Apparel TestingTesting coordinated around your sample, specification and decision
BUILT AROUND YOUR REQUIREMENT
Textile & Apparel Testing with a clear purpose
Each engagement starts with the required outcome, operating context and evidence of success. The result is a focused Textile & Apparel Testing scope with clear responsibilities and handover points.
Sampling
Sampling plans and chain-of-custody from site to laboratory.
Standards-based methods
Testing to ISO, ASTM, EN, GSO and SASO methods.
Reports you can use
Certified reports with interpretation and next steps.
8 SPECIALIST CAPABILITIES
What the service can cover
Select the capabilities that match your Textile & Apparel Testing requirement, operating context and agreed delivery stage.
Fibre-Composition Analysis
Determine fibre composition using suitable analytical methods. Findings support material declarations and comparison with supplier specifications or approved samples.
Fabric-Strength Testing
Assess selected fabric-strength properties against the intended application. Results support material comparison and investigation of recurring garment or textile failures.
Abrasion-Resistance Testing
Evaluate fabric performance under defined abrasion conditions. Reports document deterioration and support comparison between materials intended for similar uses.
Pilling-Resistance Testing
Assess pilling performance using agreed test and assessment conditions. Findings support fabric selection and investigation of appearance-related quality complaints.
Shrinkage & Dimensional-Change Testing
Measure dimensional changes following specified laundering conditions. Results support material selection, garment development and review of proposed care instructions.
Colourfastness Testing
Arrange colourfastness tests for washing, rubbing, perspiration or light, as required. Reports identify the exposure and assessment conditions relevant to the textile application.
Targeted Textile Chemical Testing
Coordinate chemical tests selected for the textile, intended use and agreed requirements. The scope defines substances of interest and assessment criteria before submission.
Textile Defect & Care-Instruction Review
Combine test results with recorded laundering conditions to investigate recurring defects. Findings support supplier corrective action and development of appropriately supported care instructions.
HOW WE WORK
From test question to usable findings
A defined workflow keeps the work aligned with the approved scope and makes progress, decisions and handover easier to manage.
Scope your requirement- 01
Define the requirement
Confirm the sample or product, applicable specification and decision the testing must support.
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Build the test programme
Agree specimens, operating conditions, measurements, methods and acceptance criteria before work begins.
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Coordinate testing
Manage the assignment with an appropriate specialist partner laboratory and keep the agreed scope visible.
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Report and decide
Present measured results, observed changes, deviations, limitations and priorities for any further investigation.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Evidence designed for the next decision
Agreed test programme
Defined samples, methods, reporting expectations and assessment criteria before testing starts.
Coordinated specialist testing
Testing coordinated with partner laboratories selected for the required analytical methods.
Clear technical findings
Documented results, observations, deviations and limitations for the scope actually completed.
Practical next steps
Priorities for review, corrective action, further analysis or specialist investigation where needed.
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